This luxury backyard wedding day was anything but predictable, with three distinct ‘mini’ storms sweeping through before and after the ceremony. Yet, Sloan and Trevor remained incredibly calm, cool, and collected throughout it all. Despite the wind and rain threatening to upend their champagne tower and send linens flying off the tables, their focus never wavered from one another and their loved ones.
Not Your Average Backyard Wedding
These two lovebirds found me on Instagram and were drawn to my combination of documentary and traditional wedding photography, along with my true-to-color edits. When you hear “outdoor” or “backyard” wedding, it may easily draw images in your mind of a slapped-together DIY event, but that was far from the case here. Sloan and Trevor married at their family lake house, a beautiful private estate where Sloan and her two older sisters also tied the knot in years past. This location added sentimental value to their special day, making it even more memorable.
They incorporated their faith by having communion during the ceremony, including touching speeches from family, and ended the evening with a lovely sparkler exit. To top it all off, they drove across the lake in their ski boat. It was such a fun and memorable outdoor wedding day!
“WHITNEY!! WOW, this was the best surprise today. These are absolutely incredible. Y’all killed it and it is so fun reliving the day through these beautiful photos. You are so gifted and we loved spending our day with yall! You did an outstanding job and we cannot wait to see the rest. Thank you so so much for sharing!!”
Vendors
Venue | Private Estate
Planning + Design | Nicole Silver Events
Photography | Whitney Rae Photography
Videography | Aflātis Films
Floral Design | The Flower Lover Club
Rentals | Colorado Party Rentals
Tent | Benson Tent Rent
Hair | HJ Studio
Makeup | Kelsey Mac Makeup
Entertainment | TH Entertainment
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